The 2001 hit crime drama from director Antoine Fuqua that earned Denzel Washington an Oscar, "Training Day," has been slated for a TV adaptation. This follows several other films that have been scheduled for similar adaptations such as "Limitless," "Rush Hour" and "Minority Report."

According to an article on Deadline, Fuqua and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who has already seen enormous success on the small screen, have partnered to bring the new TV adaptation to life on one of the so-called "big 4" broadcast networks.

The project is being spearheaded by Warner Bros TV, and the studio has been shopping the series around. The big 4 broadcast networks have been taking pitches for the project and shown some interest. Those networks include ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox.

The original film starred Washington as an anti-hero (but more so as a villain) and Ethan Hawke, who eventually turned into the film's hero.

The story unfolds all in one day, as Hawke's character rides along with Washington's character in his car. Hawke is the new man on a police unit that deals directly with narcotics investigations, or "narcs."

Their unit basically gets down into the trenches and provides vital intelligence to the police community. Their investigations lead to arrests for narcotics, murder and prostitution within the gang areas.

That one day is the first for Hawke, who is in training with Washington. The senior Washington eventually sets Hawke up to take a fall and be executed as a way of paying off a Russian mafia debt.

The new series is expected to adhere to the 15-year time gap since the original film and take place in modern times. The primary characters will also change race, with the rookie cop this time being black and the seasoned veteran being white.

The hit 2001 film was a critical and commercial success and already has a cult following. The TV series has not officially landed on any network yet, and premium cable networks have not been ruled out.